Knights in the Pros Update: Week SevenKnights in the Pros Update: Week Seven

Knights in the Pros Update: Week Seven

ORLANDO – In his second game with the Denver Broncos, Latavius Murray found the end zone for a first-quarter touchdown against the New York Jets. Murray, who finished the day with eight carries for 24 yards, has now scored a touchdown for two different teams this year. Murray now has 51 career rushing touchdowns, which puts him in sixth place on the list for active running backs.
 


Since being activated from the practice squad, tight end Jordan Akins has had a significant role for the Houston Texans. In their game versus the Las Vegas Raiders, Akins had three catches for 68 yards, which led the team. One of those catches resulted in a gain of 39 yards, which set the Texans up for a field goal.
 


In the postgame press conference, Houston head coach Lovie Smith praised Akins, saying that he "Continues to shine and have his moments."

Tre'Quan Smith added 59 yards to his season total, bringing him to 235 yards in five games. Smith also averages 16.8 yards per reception, which is the 7th highest in the league.

Week 7
Jordan Akins – Houston Texans: Played tight end and special teams, 3 catches for 68 yards vs Raiders
Big Kat Bryant – Miami Dolphins (Practice)
Gabriel Davis – Buffalo Bills: Bye week
Kalia Davis – San Francisco 49ers (Reserve/ Non-Football Injury list)
Jordan Franks – Kansas City Chiefs (Practice)
Tay Gowan – Minnesota Vikings (Practice)
Richie Grant – Atlanta Falcons: Started at safety and special teams, 4 tackles, one tackle for loss vs Bengals
Shaquill Griffin – Jacksonville Jaguars: Inactive (injury)
Jacob Harris – Los Angeles Rams (Practice)
Trysten Hill – Dallas Cowboys:  Played defensive tackle vs Lions
Mike Hughes – Detroit Lions: Played special teams vs Cowboys
Charley Hughlett – Cleveland Browns: Played long snapper vs Ravens
Justin McCray – Houston Texans: Played offensive guard and special teams vs Raiders
Latavius Murray – Denver Broncos: Played running back, 8 carries for 24 yards, one touchdown vs Jets
Tre Nixon – New England Patriots (Practice)
Breshad Perriman – Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Played wide receiver and special teams vs Panthers
Matt Prater – Arizona Cardinals: Inactive (Injury)
Aaron Robinson – New York Giants: Injured Reserve
Tre'Quan Smith – New Orleans Saints: Played wide receiver, 5 catches for 59 yards vs Cardinals
Matthew Wright – Kansas City Chiefs (Practice)